The project will tokenize lithium property rights, enabling investors to trade fractional shares of the mineral without physical ownership. Cardano’s blockchain technology is set to revolutionize the Argentine lithium industry through an agreement with three players in the sector: Atómico 3, Zengate, and Alto Grande. The collaboration will introduce the...
Nigeria Arrests 792 in Landmark Crypto-Romance Scam Raid
Investigators uncovered an organized network where foreigners collaborated with Nigerian recruits to carry out romance and investment scams. Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on December 10 arrested 792 people linked to a massive crypto-romance scam operating out of Lagos. The suspects, who included 148 Chinese, 40 Filipinos, and...
NFT Gaming Project CyberKongz Receives Wells Notice from SEC
The gaming project is disputing the SEC's claims and is calling for clearer regulations in the NFT sector. CyberKongz, a gaming-based NFT project, announced on December 16 that it has received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The notice raises concerns about the platform’s integration...
This is How Much Crypto Users Grew in 2024, According to Flipside’s On-Chain Analysis
Some coins saw major growth in 2024, but this was not reflected in the number of acquired users in their networks, underscoring the need for quality user activity. The crypto industry grew remarkably in 2024 amid rising coin prices, but the same cannot be said for on-chain users across most...
Ripple, Dogecoin Whales Bought the Dip as XRP, DOGE Prices Soar
DOGE dumped under $0.27 and XRP went below $2 during the correction. TL:DR; Investors with lots of conviction for certain assets tend to utilize deep corrections to stack more of those coins, and this seems to be the case in regards to the two of the largest cryptocurrencies – DOGE...
This Meme Coin Jumps by 50% Following Further Support From Binance
The exchange listed CAT with a seed tag. TL;DR Binance expanded support for Simon’s Cat (CAT) by including it in multiple trading programs. The token reacted to the news with a rapid price increase. The Binance-Fueled Pump The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange recently added further support for the meme coin...
USDT Transfer Volume on TRON Reaches All-Time High of $587.2B
TRON surged past dips in mid-2024 to achieve a record-breaking USDT transfer volume in November as stablecoin demand grew globally. The TRON blockchain has achieved a remarkable feat, processing $587.2 billion in USDT transfers during November 2024. This all-time high (ATH) reflects significant growth compared to $424.4 billion in September...
Everything You Need to Know About Avalanche9000 Network Upgrade with Etna on Mainnet
Avalanche9000 introduces customizable staking, gas fees, tokens, and geo-restrictions, offering developers more control over their Layer 1 blockchains. The Avalanche Foundation has launched its most significant network upgrade to date, Avalanche9000, introducing the Etna upgrade to its mainnet. It marks a fundamental shift in the Avalanche ecosystem by simplifying the...
Lido Announces Phase-Out of Polygon Liquid Staking Protocol After Community Vote
Lido's liquid staking on Polygon will end in 2025. Lido, the prominent liquid staking protocol, has announced the discontinuation of its liquid staking protocol on Polygon, marking the end of its operations over the coming months. Following extensive discussions on the DAO forum and a community vote, LDO token holders...
sBTC Launches on Stacks Mainnet With Deposit-Only Functionality
The initial launch will allow deposit-only functionality with multiple features expected to follow in the first half of 2025. Bitcoin L2 Labs, the development firm behind Bitcoin layer-2 Stacks, has announced the mainnet release of sBTC, Stacks’ programmable 1:1 BTC-backed asset. sBTC allows the decentralized movement of BTC in and...
